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9-2-20 Education in the News

NJ Spotlight--Fine Print: Survey of NJ School Districts, a Clear Call for Help

NJ School Boards Association’s second survey of members finds schools crying out for funding and clear guidance from the state

John Mooney | September 2, 2020 | Coronavirus in NJ, Education

https://www.njspotlight.com/2020/09/covid-19-teachers-masks-ppe-funding-shortfall-school-boards-association/

 

NJTV News (via NJ Spotlight)--Video: How Hazlet Township Prepared for In-Person Learning This Fall

About 70 districts have opted for in-person education, but what will a COVID-19 classroom look like?

https://www.njspotlight.com/news/in-person-classes-covid-19-classrooms-teachers-ready-hazlet-township/

Raven Santana, NJTV News | September 2, 2020 | Coronavirus in NJ, Education

 

Star Ledger--N.J. school district lays off 240 employees, citing financial impact of coronavirus

https://www.nj.com/education/2020/09/nj-school-district-lays-off-240-employees-citing-financial-impact-of-coronavirus.html

 Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com| Updated Sep 01, 2020; Posted Sep 01, 2020

 

The Record--Here's a list of the current reopening plans for school districts across North Jersey

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/education/2020/08/12/nj-schools-reopening-list-plans-north-jersey-districts/3343157001/

NorthJersey.com Staff| Updated September 1, 2020

 

Education Week--Are All-Remote Districts Really Saving That Much Money This Fall?

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/District_Dossier/2020/08/are_all-remote_districts_reall.html

Daarel Burnette II on August 28, 2020 6:02 PM

 

The Hechinger Report--As the world goes virtual, big education technology players tighten their grip

Even with their services in huge demand, some smaller firms are running out of cash

https://hechingerreport.org/as-the-world-goes-virtual-big-education-technology-players-tighten-their-grip/

Jon Marcus September 2, 2020